As summers become hotter, extreme heat is becoming a growing concern for youth in our community. Many students aren't fully aware of how extreme heat can affect their health and daily lives, or what they can do to stay safe, especially in areas where air conditioning isn't common. We want to raise awareness about these impacts and make information about heat safety more accessible to young people.
We conducted a survey to better understand how extreme heat affects youth in our community and how they currently deal with high temperatures. We plan to combine our survey findings with tips for staying cool into a zine. We hope to help more young people understand the risks of extreme heat and find simple ways to stay safe during the summer.
Oct. 31, 2026 alert: We are experiencing technical issues with our membership registration processes. Please don't go without letting us know that you're ready to join the Roots & Shoots network and work to help people, animals, and our shared environment!
Email us at rootsandshoots@janegoodall.org with your name and phone number, and we'll be in touch to get you registered! The R&S USA office hours are Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Eastern, and we'll get back to you as soon as we can! Thank you for your patience.
